University of North Florida

An aerial map shows the land donated to UNF.

UNF receives 190-acre donation for expansion

The A.C. Skinner family donated the land decades ago to the Duval County Research and Development Authority, an independent authority of the city of Jacksonville, which managed the land for the benefit of UNF.

From left to right: Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair; Sydney Kitson, Florida State University System Board of Governors chair; UNF President David Szymanski; Marshall M. Criser, Florida State University System chancellor

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Szymanski Stepping Down As President To Lead New UNF Healthcare Training Program

Brendan Rivers

David Szymanski is stepping down as president of the University of North Florida to lead the school’s new healthcare training program, UNF MedNexus, which…

UNF students dig for artifacts at the Big Talbot Island dig site on June 8, 2021.

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UNF Student Archaeology Program May Have Uncovered Lost Indigenous Community

Tristan Wood

The University of North Florida archaeology team believes it may have located the lost Indigenous Northeast Florida community of Sarabay. UNF students…

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University Of North Florida To Offer New Africana Studies Major

Brendan Rivers

The University of North Florida is planning to offer an Africana Studies program as part of its effort to meet the rising demand for courses and majors…

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Enrollment Outlook Positive At Local Colleges, Universities Despite Coronavirus

Brendan Rivers

Fall enrollment numbers at Jacksonville-area colleges and universities are surprisingly high given the economic toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken,…

Outside the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida.

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UNF Outlines Fall 2020 Semester Plans; Classes Begin August 17

Sky Lebron

The University of North Florida is announcing the safety precautions it’ll be taking to prepare for the fall 2020 semester. “As we prepare for our future,…

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University Of North Florida Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Brendan Rivers

A University of North Florida employee has tested positive for the coronavirus.A university spokeswoman told WJCT News that the employee had been…

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Colleges And Universities Take Steps To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus

Brendan Rivers

Following direction from the state, Florida’s colleges and universities are taking steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.Gov. Ron DeSantis and…

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Big Talbot Island Dig: UNF Archaeology Students Find Artifacts Spanning 800 Years

Sky Lebron

University of North Florida Professor Keith Ashley and his students are excavating at Big Talbot Island in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve…

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UNF To Establish Partnership With University of Haifa During DeSantis’ Israel Trip

Abukar Adan

A four-member delegation from the University of North Florida is setting out to forge a partnership with the University of Haifa during Gov. Ron DeSantis’…